How do you know you have bed bugs?

You will know that you have bed bugs as you will be encountering severe itching during the night, which is when nymphs and adults feed on human blood. They usually reside on mattresses, furnishings, and in cracks and crevices. They can survive on a surface for up to a year to 18 months without feeding and are resistant to most pesticides which is why you need a professional to deal with them.

Although they are barely visible to the naked eye, you can see them if you look closely. They will be a flattened oval shape, brown, resembling apple pips, about 1-6mm. You will also notice dark patches around corners and button holes of mattresses, along the edges of a bed frame or behind picture frames, where you may also find shedded skin casings. In extreme cases you may even see visible blood spots on your mattress from biting.

What risks can bed bugs pose to you and your property?

• Pain from bites
• Uncomfortable and distressful sleep
• Psychological distress and anxiety
• Secondary skin infection
• Staining of furniture

How we treat bed bugs?

• Professional insecticide sprays
• Fogging treatments
• May need to remove and destroy affected furniture in worse cases

What laws govern the treatment and control of bed bugs?

We are fully compliant with the following legislation within all our bed bug treatments:

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002
• Control of Pesticides Regulation 1986
• Biocidal Product Regulation 528/2012
• Health and Safety at Work at 1974
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002